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• Man Injured West Hartford Officers, Flooded Cell: Police

  11-06-2018 23:58
  
  A man who was arrested in West Hartford early Sunday morning is accused of injuring two police officers, stripping in a police cell, breaking out of handcuffs, damaging a sprinkler system at the police...Photo Credit: West Hartford Police
  
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• Mother, child struck by car in Waterford; 1 person in custody

  11-06-2018 23:48
  WATERFORD —  Police said a mother and child were struck by a car Monday afternoon.
  Waterford police said the two victims were sent to the hospital were they are being treated for serious injuries. The accident took place on Greentree Drive and the road is closed at this time.
  A woman and her child were struck by a driver possibly under the influence. Driver in custody. Police say victims are in stable condition at an area hospital. #Fox61 pic.twitter.com/NJoDfjSaOf
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• Matthew Polly: ‘Bruce Lee Wanted To Be The Next Clint Eastwood’

  11-06-2018 23:28
  DJ Sixsmith
  Actor and marital artist Bruce Lee is one of the rare people who became more famous after he died. While many people have written about Lee’s life, Matthew Polly’s new book published by Simon & Schuster “Bruce Lee: A Life” provides the most intimate and detailed account of the icon’s life to date. Polly, who teaches a class on Lee at Yale University, interviewed hundreds of people for the book and spent years researching the martial artist’s li
  
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• Southington Restaurant Making Changes After ADA Complaint

  11-06-2018 23:23
  
  A Southington restaurant has agreed to make changes to ensure the business is compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act after a person with mobility disabilities filed a complaint.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Polio Returns To Venezuela 30 Years After Last Known Case, Report Says

  11-06-2018 23:19
  VENEZUELA (CBS Local) – A deadly and highly infectious disease that was thought to be eradicated has returned to Venezuela.
  The Details:A new case of polio has been reported in Venezuela for the first time since 1989
  Polio can only be prevented through vaccination and can cause paralysis
  Venezuela’s public health has crumbled due to political and economic crisesPolio, which can only be prevented through immunization, has been found again in a Venezuelan child according to the&nb
  
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• U.S. Babies, Toddlers Eat Way Too Much Added Sugar, Study Finds

  11-06-2018 23:11
  BOSTON, MA (CBS Local) – It’s well-known that Americans consume too much sugar. In fact, that affinity for the sweet stuff starts as early as infancy. Some babies are consuming added sugar that exceeds maximum levels recommended for adults, according to a new report from U.S. researchers.
  The Details:A new study says U.S. children are consuming too much added sugar
  Researchers say 85 percent of infants are eating more sugar than recommended
  Added sugar has been linked to obesity
  
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• Suspect Attacked Store Clerk During Columbia Robbery: Police

  11-06-2018 22:53
  
  Police are trying to locate a robbery suspect that assaulted a 7/11 clerk at a store in Columbia Sunday.Photo Credit: Columbia Resident State Trooper's Office
  
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• The Baseball Report: Pujols Passes A St. Louis Cardinals Legend

  11-06-2018 22:33
  Ryan Mayer
  Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols has had a legendary career as one of the best hitters in baseball. While his talents have tailed off a bit since signing his mammoth contract with the Angels during the 2011-2012 off-season, Pujols has continued to climb up the milestone charts. In Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Twins, he moved another spot up the all-time RBI list passing St. Louis Cardinals legend Stan Musial in the process.
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• Man Claims Restaurant Asked Him To Leave For Wearing Cross

  11-06-2018 22:20
  INDIANAPOLIS, IN (CBS Local) – An Indiana man and his pastor are claiming that a local restaurant profiled them and threatened to throw the man out for wearing a cross in public.
  Jerry Bond was with a group of friends and Minister David Latimore when they entered Kilroy’s Bar N’ Grill on May 19. According to reports, a bouncer at the eatery confronted the group and told Bond he needed to remove or hide his cross necklace under his shirt.
  “They said, ‘well,
  
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• Life-Threatening Injuries Reported in Norwich Motorcycle Crash

  11-06-2018 22:10
  
  Emergency crews are responding to a serious motorcycle crash on Norwich Avenue in the Taftville section of Norwich.
  
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• Pistons land ex-Raptors coach Dwane Casey with 5-year deal

  11-06-2018 22:09
  DETROIT  — The Detroit Pistons have hired Dwane Casey as their new coach.
  Pistons owner Tom Gores announced the move Monday, calling Casey one of the most successful and respected coaches in the NBA.
  Casey was given a five-year deal to lead the Pistons, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the team didn’t release the terms of the contract.
  Casey led Toronto to a team-record 59 wins this year and helped the franchise e
  
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• New Jersey governor signs bill allowing sports betting

  11-06-2018 22:05
  TRENTON, N.J.  — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation allowing the state’s casinos and racetracks to begin taking sports bets.
  Murphy signed the measure Monday, making New Jersey the second state after Delaware to allow sports betting since a Supreme Court decision cleared the way for such gambling.
  Dennis Drazin, the operator of Monmouth Park Racetrack in Oceanport, near the Jersey shore, says Murphy will place the first bet on Thursday.
  The Democratic governor signed
  
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• Middletown police release results of Click it or Ticket campaign

  11-06-2018 21:36
  MIDDLETOWN — You may have noticed more motor vehicles stopped on the side of the road by Middletown Police. That is because Middletown PD was one of many law enforcement agencies that was part of the 2018 Click – It or Ticket Mobilization.
  From Memorial Day weekend to June 3, Middletown PD had a 14 day increase of law enforcement efforts by patrol and safety belt checkpoints. Their results from this mobilization  totaled 377 motor vehicles stops were conducted with 171 seat belt
  
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• Norwalk bar busted for underage drinking to give up permit

  11-06-2018 21:17
  NORWALK  — A  state agency says a bar where more than 100 underage patrons were found one night in April has agreed to close its doors for good.
  The Department of Consumer Protection said Monday that the permit will be canceled for Johnny Utah’s in Norwalk.
  An inspection on the night of April 19 by liquor control officers found more than 100 underage customers, mainly from Fairfield University. Officers called for assistance from police officers, an ambulance and public saf
  
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• Stamford police investigating death of 70-year-old woman

  11-06-2018 21:10
  STAMFORD — Police are investigating the death of a 70-year-old woman who was found Monday morning.
  Police responded to a 911 call  around 7 a.m. reporting a death at 315 Hycliff Terrace by the husband/homeowner.
  Police had to get warrant to get inside house and begin investigating. The warrant was signed as of 1 p.m. and police started actively investigating inside the house.
  Police would not release name of the victim. Hycliff Terrace is closed at Sycamore Terrace to everyone ot
  
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• Marjory Stoneman Douglas students sing ‘Seasons of Love’ in emotional performance at Tony Awards

  11-06-2018 20:58
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  Standing onstage at the Tony Awards, the drama students of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School sang of love and loss in an stirring performance of “Seasons of Love” from the musical “Rent.”
  The students sang on a solemn, dark stage with lights centered on them, after which they received a standing ovation.
  Their drama teacher, Melody Herzfeld, was honored with a Tony Award for excellence in theater education from the Tonys and Carnegie Mellon Univer
  
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• Things don’t look good for Dodge and Chrysler

  11-06-2018 20:54
  If you’re a huge fan of Dodge or Chrysler cars, we’ve got bad news: Things don’t look good for these key American brands.
  The fact is that Fiat Chrysler has as a lot of brands, some of which generate way more customer excitement than others.
  For instance, there is Jeep, one of the most valuable automotive brands in the world. Then there’s Ram, the pickup truck that was brand split off from Dodge in 2009. It sells trucks that haul in loads of profits. Then, on the Italian
  
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• Girl Wouldn’t Stop Playing ‘Fortnite’ To Use Bathroom, Sent To Rehab

  11-06-2018 20:37
  UNITED KINGDOM (CBS Local) – A young girl in the UK has been sent to rehab after her parents claim she became so addicted to a video game she refused to stop playing, even to use the bathroom.
  According to reports, the nine-year-old downloaded the online multiplayer battle royale “Fortnite” after being given an Xbox One in January. “She was so hooked to the game she wouldn’t even go to the toilet,” the child’s mother said, via the Daily Mail.
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• Woman Dies, Man Hospitalized in Upscale Neighborhood Mystery

  11-06-2018 20:29
  
  A woman is dead and a man hospitalized in connection with an "active investigation" at a single-family home in an upscale Connecticut neighborhood, authorities said Monday.Photo Credit: News 4
  
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• Suspect hits two Hartford cruisers, engages police in pursuit

  11-06-2018 20:21
  HARTFORD -- A police welfare check went awry Monday, when a suspect hit two cruisers and took off, leading officers on a chase through three towns.
  Around 7:30 a.m., police found a 2016 Mercedes C230 behind 121 Martin Street. The car was backed into a parking space with its headlights on and a man asleep in the driver’s seat. While they checked on the driver, officers found out that both the plate and the car were stolen.
  Police said the man behind the wheel woke up and quickly reversed,
  
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• Man strips and damages holding cell after being arrested for confrontation with officer: Police

  11-06-2018 19:40
  WEST HARTFORD — A man who was arrested after a scuffle with police stripped, broke out of his handcuffs and activated the fire sprinkler and flooded his holding cell according to officials.
  Police said they were conducting foot patrols in the area of 36 Lasalle Rd. as area bars were closing for the night. They were called to a disturbance between two individuals that quickly ended the officers arrived on scene.  They said one man, Leroy John Herr, immediately challenged officers about
  
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• “Stephen King Library” Coming To A Smart Speaker Near You

  11-06-2018 19:36
  Picking a new book to read can be a daunting task. Books can eat up hours of your day and in today’s world no one has time to waste thumbing through a boring tale. Starting today, Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant users in the U.S. and Canada can receive customized suggestions from the works of bestselling novelist Stephen King directly from their smart speaker.
  The “Stephen King Library” is available for free from CBS sister company Simon & Schuster and offers recommendati
  
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• Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Blasted For Patronizing Chick-Fil-A

  11-06-2018 19:35
  Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey found himself back pedaling after tweeting about using Chick-fil-A’s mobile app, saying he’d forgotten about the fast-food chain’s history of opposing gay marriage.
  Dorsey found himself the subject of a tweetstorm after he posted a screenshotshowing how he’d saved 10 percent using Chick-fil-A’s app at one of the fast-food chain’s outlets in Los Angeles.
  “This is an interesting company to boost during Pride month, Jack,”
  
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• Pucker up! Pickle Juice Slush coming to Sonic today

  11-06-2018 19:31
  Sonic has introduced a pickle-flavored version of its summer staple at 3,500 participating locations nationwide.
  Called the Pickle Juice Slush, the bright-green drink will be available for a limited time.
  Calling all pickle lovers! The Pickle Juice Slush is coming this Monday, June 11th! Get your tastebuds ready for pickle juice deliciousness— Sonic Drive-In (@sonicdrivein) June 8, 2018The unusual drink impressed early reviewers who tried the drink at Sonic's Oklahoma headquarters.
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• Will Barry Trotz Return To Capitals After Cup Winning Run?

  11-06-2018 19:01
  By Steve Silverman
  Barry Trotz is currently a free agent.
  He is living in the euphoria of having led the Washington Capitals to their first Stanley Cup, and he clearly did a brilliant job of leading the Caps through four rounds of the postseason, beating the Blue Jackets, Penguins, Lightning and Golden Knights in the process.
  All of the decisive series victories came on the road, and that’s indicative of the mental toughness on a team that never seemed to have that characteristic in previo
  
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• Driver Flees After Police Chase Through 3 Towns

  11-06-2018 17:47
  
  A police chase started in Hartford and went through Newington and New Britain before police called it off.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• Police: Road Rage Incident Ends With One Man Pooping On Another

  11-06-2018 17:36
  HEIDELBERG TOWNSHIP, PA (CBS Local/AP) – Police say one man defecated on another man during a road rage episode in Pennsylvania.
  “The accused and the victim got into a road rage argument, leading the accused to defecate on the victim,” Pennsylvania State police said, via Lehigh Valley Live.
  Authorities say the New Tripoli man got into the argument around 8:45 a.m. on June 8 in Heidelberg Township, which is located about 17 miles north of Allentown.
  Police did not say
  
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• Suicide Prevention And Coping With Loss

  11-06-2018 17:29
  CHICAGO (CBS) — This week’s shocking suicides of designer Kate Spade and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain brought conversations of mental health and depression to the forefront.
  Also this week, a new study from the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention raises concerns about the rise of suicides across the country.
  CBS 2’s Suzanne Le Mignot is joined in the studio by Dr. Sheela Raja, a clinical psychologist to talk about suicide prevention and coping with loss.
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• Tyson Frozen Chicken Recalled Due To Possible Plastic Contamination

  11-06-2018 16:57
  WASHINGTON, DC (CBS Local) – More than 3,000 pounds of frozen breaded chicken products are being recalled because there might be plastic in the breading.
  Tyson Foods has issued a recall for about 3,120 pounds of “Uncooked, Breaded, Original Chicken Tenderloins” that were produced on May 17. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) says the chicken may be contaminated with blue and clear soft plastic.
  The FSIS says the chicken was shipped to food se
  
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• 'Active Investigation' Underway at Home in Stamford

  11-06-2018 16:42
  
  Police in Connecticut tell News 4 there is an active investigation and scene at a single-family home in an upscale Stamford neighborhood Monday.
  
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• This Week In Golf: Dustin Johnson Runs Away With FedEx St. Jude Classic

  11-06-2018 16:40
  By Sam McPherson
  A Sunday showdown never materialized at the FedEx St. Jude Classic in Memphis on the TPC Southwind course, mostly because 2016 U.S. Open champion, Dustin Johnson, would not let one happen. He moved out of a tie with Andrew Putnam on the first hole in the fourth round and never looked back on his way to a six-stroke victory. Johnson finished at 19-under when he holed out his second shot from the fairway on the 18th hole for an eagle.
  It was that kind of week for Johnson, who
  
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• Police Chase Starts in Hartford, Continues to Newington

  11-06-2018 16:34
  
  A police chase has been underway Monday morning, according to Newington police, who said they were pursuing a stolen vehicle.Photo Credit: Shannon Diprato
  
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• Torrington Man Accused of Assaulting Pregnant Woman

  11-06-2018 15:52
  
  A man from Torrington is facing charges after police say he assaulted a pregnant woman on Friday.Photo Credit: Torrington Police
  
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• Arizona Cardinals Rookie Chase Edmonds Plans To Pay Off Sister’s Student Loans

  11-06-2018 15:29
  Ryan Mayer
  Being drafted into the NFL and signing with a team often leaves players with more money than they’ve seen up until that point in their lives. In the wake of their signings you often hear stories of draftees taking care of the members of their family who supported them along the way. Arizona Cardinals rookie Chase Edmonds is no different, as the 22-year-old running back is planning to use his signing bonus to pay off his sister’s $80,000 worth of student loans.
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• 4-Year-Old Hit By Car in East Haven

  11-06-2018 13:54
  
  A 4-year-old child was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a car in East Haven Sunday and is expected to survive.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• 4-Year-Old Rushed to Hospital After Being Hit By Car in East Haven

  11-06-2018 13:52
  
  A 4-year-old child was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a car in East Haven Sunday and is expected to survive.Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• North Korea: Kim Jong Un will discuss denuclearization in Singapore

  11-06-2018 10:57
  SENTOSA ISLAND, Singapore — North Korea state media reported Monday that leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump will discuss denuclearization and establishing a “durable peace-keeping mechanism” on the Korean Peninsula during their historic summit on Tuesday.
  Kim and Trump arrived in Singapore on Sunday to allow time to prepare for their meeting, the first-ever between a sitting US President and North Korean leader.
  “Great to be in Singa
  
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• France, Germany slam Trump’s G7 statement U-turn

  11-06-2018 01:26
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  France and Germany have criticized President Donald Trump for threatening to pull the United States out of a joint statement with key G7 allies.
  Trump tweeted Saturday that he had instructed his representatives not to sign a communique between the seven nations that make up the group just after host Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced all countries had agreed to it.
  Key to Trump’s concerns appeared to be declarations on trade, a thorny issue following Trump’s
  
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• Son Confessed to Murdering His Mom in Hamden: Police

  11-06-2018 01:15
  
  A 34-year-old man is facing murder charges after he confessed to killing his mom, Hamden police said on Sunday.Officers started searching for 60-year-old Donna Tucker on Friday night after they were...Photo Credit: Hamden Police & NBC Connecticut
  
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• State police plan live gun fire at planned shooting range in Griswold

  11-06-2018 01:14
  GRISWOLD— The Connecticut State Police are planning to conduct a noise testing exercise at the site of a proposed firing range in Griswold.
  The live gun fire exercise is planned for Wednesday, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. If there’s inclement weather, the exercise will take place on Thursday.
  State Police say the gun fire is needed to provide baseline information for a noise study that will be included in an environmental impact study for the project. Troopers will be on-site.
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• Politico: Staffers tape back together presidential records Trump rips up

  11-06-2018 01:04
  White House aides realized earlier on that they could not stop President Donald Trump from tearing up papers he must preserve to stay in line with the Presidential Records Act, Politico reported Sunday, citing people familiar with the practice.
  So to avoid clashing with the law, some staffers have taped his pieces back together “like a jigsaw puzzle,” Solomon Lartey, a former records management analyst, told Politico.
  Lartey said he got clear tape and reassembled clips Trump had torn
  
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• Peter Navarro says ‘there’s a special place in hell’ for Justin Trudeau

  11-06-2018 01:03
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  Peter Navarro, a trade adviser to President Donald Trump, escalated the White House’s rebuke of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him weak and dishonest on Sunday.
  “There’s a special place in hell for any foreign leader that engages in bad faith diplomacy with President Donald J. Trump and then tries to stab him in the back on the way out the door,” Navarro said on “Fox News Sunday.”
  He continued, “And that’s what bad fait
  
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• Mostly sunny, dry and pleasant Monday & Tuesday

  11-06-2018 00:54
  This week looks lovely with lots of sun, low humidity and seasonably warm temperatures with the exception of Wednesday.
  By the middle of next week it gets warm and humid with an increasing chance for showers (Wednesday).  However, the humidity will not stick around for too long.  A cold front will bring back the dry, refreshing air for the end of week and into the weekend!  For now, no big heat waves in sight
  FORECAST DETAILS: 
  TONIGHT: Partly cloudy, comfy. Low: 55-60.
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• Child struck by a car in East Haven

  11-06-2018 00:26
  EAST HAVEN — Police are investigating an incident where a child was struck by a car Sunday evening.
  Police said around 5:30 p.m.  a juvenile was struck by a car on Foxon Boulevard.
  No other details were available.
  
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